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☆ 5 tips for talking to those with divergent views
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Andrea Kane | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

He’s a professor of psychology and education at Columbia University, and he directs The Morton Deutsch International Center for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution, where he runs the Difficult Conversations Lab. Anyone who has experienced conflict firsthand (and that’s just about everybody) knows it is felt in both body and mind. “Compromise is a method of conflict resolution or dispute resolution. How can you be better positioned to tackle conflict, have productive conversations and avoid World War III in these divisive times? We hope these five tips help you survive the post-election season and upcoming family gatherings.

Persons: Gupta, Sanjay Gupta, —, “, Peter T, Coleman, ”, it’s, He’s, Morton, trickles, Douglas Fry, Homo sapiens, ” Coleman, “ You’ve Organizations: CNN, Columbia University, Morton Deutsch International, for Cooperation, US

☆ China’s new crew arrives at space station in sign of growing influence in space field
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Ap-Live-Blog-Byline-Image.Png | The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

The team of two men and one woman will replace the astronauts who have lived on the Tiangong space station for the last six months, conducting a variety of experiments and maintaining the structure. China built its own space station after being excluded from the International Space Station, mainly because of U.S. concerns over the overall control over the space program by the People’s Liberation Army, the Chinese Communist Party’s military arm. China’s moon program is part of a growing rivalry with the U.S. and others, including Japan and India. Besides putting a space station into orbit, the Chinese space agency has landed an explorer on Mars. China’s space authorities say they have measures in place in case their astronauts have to return to Earth earlier.

Persons: Cai Xuzhe, Lingdong, Wang Haoze, Wang, Adek Berry, Ng Han Guan Organizations: China Aerospace Science, Technology Corporation, Getty, China Central Television, International, People’s Liberation Army, Communist, U.S, NASA, Soviet Union Locations: JIUQUAN, China, United States, AFP, Japan, India, U.S, Russian

BEIJING — The United States will judge China “on its actions, not just its words,” U.S. “It’s very important that we have these channels of communication,” Burns said in an exclusive interview in Beijing on Wednesday. “We want to be responsible for our own people, but also for the world as we conduct this relationship,” Burns said. During their summit last year, the two leaders said there should be more people-to-people exchanges between their countries, including in academics, business and tourism. It’s a very challenging relationship,” Burns said.

Persons: China “, China Nicholas Burns, Burns, ” Burns, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Biden, Xi Jinping, It’s, ” Janis Mackey Frayer, Jennifer Jett Organizations: China, U.S, NBC, Pacific, Ukraine, Chinese Commerce Ministry, United Nations, Biden, Embassy, Foreign Ministry, American Chamber of Commerce Locations: BEIJING, United States, China, U.S, Beijing, People’s Republic of China, Asia, Pacific, South, Taiwan, Washington, South Korea, Japan, Philippines, Russia, Ukraine, Xinjiang, Tibet, Hong Kong, Gaza, Israel, California, Shanghai

☆ Elder financial harm prevention: How to protect a loved one in cognitive decline
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-23 | by ( Jeanne Sahadi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

[As in] ‘You’re not paying your bills!” said Steven Rubin, a certified elder law attorney and partner at Drazen Rubin. Why having a customized power of attorney is beneficialIt’s easy enough to download a standard power of attorney form from the internet. But that doesn’t mean the elderly person, if cognitively able, can’t also maintain control over their finances. Other ways to help a loved one avoid financial pitfallsHaving powers of attorney is the most comprehensive way for you to address potential problems with your loved one’s financial behaviors or spot if they’re being scammed. If scammers have been calling frequently, you might consider changing your loved one’s phone number, if you have powers of attorney, Rubin said.

Persons: ”, Judith Flynn, “, doesn’t, Jonathan Canick, ” Canick, ‘ You’re, Steven Rubin, Drazen Rubin, Rubin, you’ve, Flynn, that’s, cognitively, can’t, “ It’s, ” Flynn, It’s, parent’s “, won’t Organizations: CNN, Research, Falco & Associates, National Academy of Elder, Consumer Financial, Bureau, Facebook, National Institute, Aging

☆ We left New Orleans for an island in Japan and bought an abandoned house for $7,500: Take a look inside
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-19 | by ( Dani Benton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Today, we run a small guesthouse and honeybee farm on Japan's Ōmishima Island and own two formerly abandoned homes that we restored back to life. The home that is now Benton Guesthouse was built in 1953. Welcome to Benton Guesthouse. Photo: Dani BentonWe bought our second abandoned house, around the corner from the guesthouse, in September 2023, for $18,500. Photo: Dani Benton

Persons: Evan, Dani Benton, Bosco, Benton, we've Organizations: Nintendo, Benton Locations: Louisiana, New Orleans, U.S, Mexico, Japan, Benton

☆ India and Singapore agree to cooperate on chips as countries seek to strengthen partnership
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-05 | by ( Charmaine Jacob | In Charmainemariajacob | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The announcement comes during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to the Lion City, which began Wednesday following a trip to Brunei. The next phase of the Singapore-India partnership is very promising," Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat said at the Singapore-India Forum organized by the Singapore-India Partnership Foundation, Institute of South Asian Studies and the Singapore Business Federation. "Singapore, India and the rest of Asia must continue to strengthen on economic connectivity and integration, to allow for capital, ideas and talent to find their optimal uses," he said. We want to create a bunch of Singapores in India," Modi said in a meeting with Wong. watch nowOn Wednesday, Modi and Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong visited Singaporean semiconductor and electronics company AEM, signaling their intent to increase cooperation in chips.

Persons: Narendra Modi, Brunei Sultan Hassanal, Dean Kassim, Narendra Modi's, Heng Swee Keat, Modi, Wong, Lawrence Wong, Heng, Ajit Doval, It's, Anit Mukherjee Organizations: India's, Istana Nurul, Afp, Getty, SINGAPORE —, Indian, Lion, Singapore -, India Partnership Foundation, Institute of South Asian Studies, Singapore Business Federation, U.S, International Monetary Fund, Singapore's, National, Imports, CNBC, Modi's, King's College London, Economic, Board Locations: Brunei Sultan, Istana Nurul Iman, Bandar Seri Begawan, SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE — India, Singapore, Brunei, India, Singapore - India, Asia, —, China, Germany, Japan

☆ Giant Pandas Are Returning to San Diego, China Announces
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Alan Rappeport | More About Alan Rappeport | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The United States and China may be at odds these days over Russia’s war in Ukraine, cheap Chinese exports, tensions with Taiwan and matters of human rights. But when it comes to giant pandas, diplomacy is back. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in China confirmed this week that two giant pandas — Yun Chuan and Xin Bao — would be sent from the China Conservation and Research Center to the San Diego Zoo. The zoo has a longstanding partnership with China on panda conservation research, and a ministry spokesman said the upcoming exchange would focus on prevention and treatment of major diseases and habitat protection. It is not clear when the new pandas will arrive, but the agreement should allay concerns that the recent tensions between the United States and China would threaten the beloved tradition of panda diplomacy.

Persons: Yun Chuan, Xin Bao —, Lin Jian Organizations: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, China Conservation and Research Center, San Diego Zoo Locations: States, China, Ukraine, Taiwan, U.S, United States

☆ African leaders spearhead efforts to tackle terrorism across the continent
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( Nimi Princewill | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Abuja, Nigeria CNN —African leaders discussed anti-terrorism solutions on the continent during a high-level security summit in the Nigerian capital Abuja Monday amid a rise in terror attacks. According to the African Center for the Study and Research on Terrorism (ACSRT), Africa witnessed an average of eight terror-related incidents and 44 daily casualties in 2023. Nigeria’s National Security Adviser and organizer of the summit, Nuhu Ribadu, emphasized the urgent need to combat terrorism in Africa. Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the chair of the West African regional bloc ECOWAS, urged the proper establishment and strengthening of a regional standby military force. “The moment has come to work out an all-encompassing Continental Strategic Plan of Action to effectively fight against terrorism across Africa,” Faki said.

Persons: Ribadu, ” Ribadu, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Faure Gnassingbe, African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat, ” Faki, Tinubu, Faki, Africa’s Organizations: Nigeria CNN —, African Center, Research, Terrorism, Nigeria’s National Security, West African, ECOWAS, United Nations, African Union Commission Locations: Abuja, Nigeria, Nigerian, Africa, Africa’s, Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali, Togolese

☆ Israel’s military chief says that Israel will respond to Iran’s weekend missile attack
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-15 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Iran launched hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles at Israel in the attack. Israeli military chief Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi said Monday that Israel is considering its next steps but that the Iranian strike "will be met with a response." Both men spoke at the Nevatim air base in southern Israel, which Hagari said suffered only light damage in the Iranian attack. The Iranian weapons also flew through Saudi skies, according to a map released by the Israeli military. Throughout the war, Israel has traded fire across its northern border with Lebanon's Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group, while Iranian-backed militias in Iraq and Yemen have also attacked Israel.

Persons: Herzi Halevi, Israel, Halevi, Daniel Hagari, Hagari, Benjamin Netanyahu, Steve Scalise, Netanyahu, Jordan —, Halevia, Rishi Sunak, Emmanuel Macron, John Kirby, Kirby, Antony Blinken Organizations: Staff, Palestinian, Hamas, U.S, Seven, U.S . Central Command, Islamic, Hezbollah, Washington , U.S . National Security Locations: Gaza, Syrian, Damascus, Iran, Israel, U.S, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Britain, American, France, Saudi, Iranian, Iraq, Yemen, British, Paris, Washington , U.S

☆ Biden and Xi speak for first time since November summit amid global tensions
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-02 | by ( Mj Lee | Donald Judd | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

It is about verifying, as the president says,” the official told CNN when asked about Xi’s pledge that Beijing will not interfere in the US’ 2024 election. The Biden administration plans to continue stressing to Beijing the US’ grave concerns about Chinese efforts to hack US critical infrastructure, the official said. “We would hope there would be a chance for another in-person meeting” in the near future, the senior administration official said. A Treasury official told reporters Monday she planned to have frank discussions on what the administration considers “unfair” trade practices from China. In January, Sullivan met with the Chinese foreign minister in Bangkok, and Blinken met with the Chinese official in Munich in February.

Persons: Joe Biden, Xi Jinping, Biden, ”, Antony Blinken, Xi, Xi –, Jake Sullivan, Vladimir Putin, “, Yellen, Janet Yellen, Sullivan, Blinken, Lloyd Austin, CNN’s Sam Fossum, Arlette Saenz Organizations: Washington CNN, White, Biden, CNN, Treasury, Defense Locations: Gaza, Ukraine, Washington, Beijing, Taiwan, South, Taiwan Strait, China, Woodside , California, California, ”, Russia, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Munich

☆ France and Moldova to Sign Defence and Economic Accords on Thursday, Paris Says
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-06 | by ( March | At A.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +1 min

PARIS (Reuters) - Moldova and France will sign defence and economic cooperation accords during a visit by Moldovan President Maia Sandu to Paris on Thursday, the French presidency said in a statement. Western powers are seeking to increase support for Moldova amid what they fear are increasing efforts by Russia to destabilise Moldova. In parallel to Sandu's visit, Western states will hold an audio call hosted by France to discuss increasing support for Ukraine, but also Moldova. To Ukraine's west, fellow former Soviet republic Moldova has a tiny defence budget and has long had tense relations with Moscow. It added that a defence cooperation agreement and a road map for cooperation in the economic field would be signed during the visit.

Persons: Maia Sandu, Macron, Sandu, John Irish, Kevin Liffey Organizations: PARIS, Moldovan, European Locations: Moldova, France, Paris, Russia, destabilise Moldova, Ukraine, Soviet, Moscow, Transdniestria, Republic of Moldova, Moldovan, European Chisinau

LUANG PRABANG, Laos (AP) — Landlocked Laos doesn't have the famous beaches of its neighbors to attract tourists, but instead relies on the pristine beauty of its mountains and rivers and historical sites to bring in visitors. The crown jewel is Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where legend has it that Buddha once rested during his travels. Nestled among the mountains of northern Laos, Luang Prabang was the capital from the 14th to the 16th century before it was moved to Vientiane. “This dam won't generate a lot of power for Laos, it's going to power new shopping malls in Bangkok,” Eyler said of the Luang Prabang project. “In isolation, the potential transboundary harmful effects due to the Luang Prabang hydropower project may not be substantial," the river commission said.

Persons: Buddha, it's, ”, Brian Eyler, Stimson, Eyler, ” Eyler, Philip Hirsch, “, you've, ” Hirsch, Vietnam —, Barbara Curti Organizations: UNESCO, Asia Program, Sustainability, ” UNESCO, Associated Press, Ministry of Information, Foreign Ministry, Heritage, Monitor, Sydney University, CBA, Commission Locations: LUANG PRABANG, Laos, Prabang, Southeast Asia, Washington, Luang Prabang, Luang, Paris, New Delhi, Vientiane, Vietnam, China, Kunming, Thailand, Stimson, Bangkok, British, Cambodia, Asia, asia

☆ Beijing intensifies military pressure on Taiwan as U.S.-China talks resume
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-27 | by ( Rebecca Picciotto | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

From 6 a.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday local time, China sent 33 military aircraft and six naval vessels toward Taiwan, according to Taiwan's Defense Ministry. For example, at their meeting, Sullivan and Wang confirmed the plan to launch a collaborative U.S.-China "Counternarcotics Working Group" on Tuesday to address the fentanyl crisis. The contentious issue comes up at nearly every U.S.-China meeting, including the high-profile talks between President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping in November. China's military pressure on Taiwan comes during what senior administration officials have called "a period of higher tension." Lai was China's least favorite candidate due to his support of maintaining Taiwan's status quo.

Persons: Xi Jinping, Joe Biden, Jake Sullivan, Wang Yi, Sullivan, Wang, Mr, Lai Ching, Lai Organizations: U.S, Foreign, Taiwan's Defense Ministry, Democratic Progressive Party, U.S . Locations: Filoli, U.S ., California, Beijing, Taiwan, China, Taiwan Strait, U.S, United States, PRC, Bangkok

☆ North Korea’s Kim vows to dismantle father’s unification arch as he declares South Korea ‘principal enemy’
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-16 | by ( Brad Lendon | Gawon Bae | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

The Kim family, beginning with Kim Il Sung, has ruled North Korea since its post-World War II founding in 1948. It symbolizes the efforts of Kim Jong Il and Kim Il Sung to set guidelines for uniting North and South Korea. South Korea not backing offOn Tuesday, South Korean leader Yoon Suk Yeol said his government will not be cowed by Kim’s latest threats. “If North Korea provokes, we will punish them multiple times as hard,” Yoon said at a Cabinet meeting in Seoul. Yoon, who has taken a much harder line on North Korea than his predecessors, said the South’s quarrel was with the Kim regime, not the people of North Korea.

Persons: Kim Jong Un, ”, Kim, Kim Jong Il, Kim Il, Kim Il Sung, “, Kim Jong, Jeong Eun, National Reunification ’ …, ’, ” Kim, KCNA, Leif, Eric Easley, “ Kim, ” KCNA, Yoon Suk Yeol, ” Yoon, Yoon Organizations: South Korea CNN — North, People’s Assembly, North Korean, Korea Institute for National Unification, National Reunification, Ehwa University, Democratic People’s, North, CNN, National Economic Cooperation Bureau, Kumgangsan, Tourism Administration, ROK, DPRK, United Nations, NLL Locations: Seoul, South Korea, Pyongyang, North Korea, North, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, DPRK, North Korea’s, Republic of Korea, Korean, Korea, South

☆ 46 arrested following ‘large-scale disorder’ prior to Europa Conference League match
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-01 | by ( Sammy Mncwabe | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Forty-six people are in custody and four police officers were injured following “disgusting and highly dangerous scenes” which took place ahead of Aston Villa’s 2-1 Europa Conference League win against Legia Warsaw on Thursday, West Midlands Police said. There can never be a place for such appalling behaviour, and this is something ourselves and the wider community should never have to experience.”Legia Warsaw fans clash with police outside Villa Park in Birmingham. “The lack of cooperation and prevarication from Legia Warsaw officials prior to the match was entirely unacceptable and deeply disappointing,” said Chris Heck, president of business operations at Aston Villa. Paul Childs/Action Images/ReutersPrior to the game, Legia Warsaw had published a statement claiming that Aston Villa “refuse[d] to allocate tickets for away supporters in line with UEFA regulations for the UEFA Europa Conference League Match. Thursday's match was played in front of an empty away end in Villa Park.

Persons: Tim Robinson, Carl Recine, ”, Aston Villa, Chris Heck, Paul Childs, Aston Villa “, Dariusz Mioduski, “, Villa, ” Villa, James Baylis Organizations: CNN, Europa Conference League, Legia Warsaw, West Midlands Police, Safety Advisory Group, Aston Villa, UEFA, ” Legia Warsaw, prevarication, Legia, ” Police, Villa Park, UEFA Europa Conference League, AZ Alkmaar, Villa, Getty Locations: Aston, Villa, Birmingham, UK, Polish, Netherlands, Villa Park

☆ China says would be 'serious mistake' if Argentina cuts ties
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

BEIJING, Nov 21 (Reuters) - The Chinese foreign ministry said on Tuesday that it would be a "serious mistake" in Argentina's diplomacy if the South American nation were to cut ties with major countries like China or Brazil. China is an important trading partner for Argentina, and its elected government attaches great importance to relations with China, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular news conference. The right-wing libertarian has criticised China and Brazil, saying he won't deal with "communists," and favours stronger U.S. ties. Mondino also told RIA Novosti that Argentina would "stop interacting" with the governments of China and Brazil, when asked whether Argentina would encourage exports and imports with those countries. "China is willing to continue to work together with Argentina to promote the stability and long-term development of bilateral relations."

Persons: Mao Ning, Javier Milei, Diana Mondino, Mondino, Mao, Ethan Wang, Ryan Woo, Christopher Cushing, Edwina Gibbs Organizations: Argentina, RIA Novosti, Thomson Locations: BEIJING, China, Brazil, Argentina, Russia, India, South Africa

Chinese President Xi Jinping waves as he walks with U.S. President Joe Biden at Filoli estate on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Woodside, California, U.S., November 15, 2023. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsSAN FRANCISCO/HONG KONG, Nov 16 (Reuters) - When Chinese President Xi Jinping met executives for dinner on Wednesday night in San Francisco, he was greeted with not one, but three standing ovations from the U.S. business community. All three were outcomes the United States had sought from China rather than the other way around, said two people briefed on the trip. Biden administration officials have acknowledged that creating functional military relations won't be as easy as semi-regular meetings between defense officials. That's not going to be a favor to us," one senior Biden administration told Reuters in October in the run-up to the Xi-Biden meeting.

Persons: Xi, Joe Biden, Kevin Lamarque, Xi Jinping, Alexander Neill, Biden, Nancy Pelosi's, hotlines, Craig Singleton, That's, China's, Drew Thompson, Vladimir Putin, it's, Li Mingjiang, Michael Martina, Greg Torode, Trevor Hunnicutt, Antoni Slodkowski, Laurie Chen, Don Durfee, Tom Hogue Organizations: U.S, Economic Cooperation, REUTERS, FRANCISCO, United States, Communist Party, Hawaii's, Commerce Department, Biden, Republican, ., Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Reuters, Pentagon, National University of Singapore, Analysts, Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Thomson Locations: Filoli, Asia, Woodside , California, U.S, HONG KONG, San Francisco, United States, United, China, Beijing, Chinese, Taiwan, Washington, Russia, Singapore

☆ Mexico, China nod to stronger ties as leaders agree to promote trade and investment
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

China and Mexico's relationship has strengthened with time, Chinese President Xi Jinping said about the meeting, according to a post from the Asian country's embassy in Mexico, with Sino-Mexican relations becoming increasingly "mutually beneficial." The post added that China "is willing ... to strengthen the articulation of strategies, (and) explore the potential for cooperation ... to promote bilateral relations to a higher level." Mexico President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said the two leaders had "committed to continue maintaining good relations for the benefit of our people." Lopez Obrador is also set to meet with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Joe Biden during the trip. Lopez Obrador and Xi agreed to combat illegal trafficking of precursor chemicals, Mexican Foreign Minister Alicia Barcena said in a post on social media network X.

Persons: Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, Xi Jinping, Lopez Obrador, Justin Trudeau, Joe Biden, Biden, Xi, Alicia Barcena, Kylie Madry, Valentine Hilaire, Isabel Woodford, Josie Kao, Stephen Coates Organizations: Economic Cooperation, Reuters, MEXICO CITY, Canadian, U.S, Thomson Locations: Asia, San Francisco , California, U.S, MEXICO, Mexico, San Francisco . China, China, United States

Biden and Xi try direct diplomacyThe mood music was upbeat but pragmatic after the first face-to-face meeting in a year between President Biden and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. There was no joint communiqué after Wednesday’s talks, but both sides issued positive statements trumpeting where they found common ground, including on tackling climate change and improving communications. The leaders agreed to restart military communications that were suspended last year after Nancy Pelosi, then speaker of the House, visited Taiwan. Larry Fink of BlackRock and Steve Schwarzman of Blackstone reportedly sat at the Chinese leader’s table. The measure would keep the federal government funded through early next year, clearing the way for President Biden to sign the legislation.

Persons: Biden, Xi, Wednesday’s, Nancy Pelosi, —, Larry Fink, BlackRock, Steve Schwarzman, Blackstone, Tim Cook, Albert Bourla, Ray Dalio, ” Richard McGregor, DealBook, “, they’re, Kamala Harris, Elon Musk, Jensen Huang, Nelson, Trian Organizations: Hyatt Regency, Apple, Pfizer, Bridgewater Associates, Lowy Institute, SpaceX, Tesla, Nvidia, Disney, ValueAct Capital, 13D, Microsoft Locations: San Francisco, U.S, Taiwan, China, Beijing, Iran, Israel, Australia, Ukraine

While key issues like U.S. sanctions on chip exports remain unresolved, Chinese state media is now striking a different tone, focusing on Xi's smile during past trips to Iowa, fireside chats with its residents, and sharing chocolates with Biden. With official ties still strained, Chinese state media has focused on relations between the people and emphasised the potential for cooperation and importance of the summit for the Asia-Pacific region. Gary Dvorchak, an Iowan considered by Xi an old friend of China, said Xi's fondness for Iowa was genuine but that the Chinese leader also used his ties to the state for propaganda value. “It humanises him and it gives him an ability to show a connection to the American people and bypass the American media,” said Dvorchak. On the Weibo Chinese microblogging site, the most popular hashtag on Thursday still harked back to tension over Taiwan: "China must be and will be reunified."

Persons: Xi Jinping, Carlos Barria, Joe Biden, Xi, Biden, Li Mingjiang, Iowans, Gary Dvorchak, ”, Dvorchak, Albee Zhang, Michael Martina, Greg Torode, Robert Birsel Organizations: National Committee, China Relations, China Business Council, Economic Cooperation, REUTERS, Rights, U.S, Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Xinhua, Weibo, Thomson Locations: Asia, San Francisco , California, U.S, Rights BEIJING, California, Iowa, Taiwan, China, Singapore, Pacific, Xinhua, Beijing, Washington, Hong Kong

☆ Xi-Biden summit: What’s on the agenda for China’s leader as he heads to California?
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( Simone Mccarthy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Biden, meanwhile, finds himself strapped with international challenges from the war in Ukraine to the latest conflict in Gaza. Chinese leader Xi Jinping, left, and US President Joe Biden. Getty ImagesXi’s agendaDespite the challenges he faces at home, the insulated Chinese leader may see himself in a stronger position relative to Biden. Xi will ask Biden to clarify and define the scope of the US approach on tech restrictions, analysts say. Liu Ranyang/China News Service/VCG/Getty Images‘Positive signals’The lead-up to Xi’s American visit has been marked with signals that China is hoping to smooth prickly relations.

Persons: — Xi Jinping, Joe Biden —, Xi, Biden, he’d, ”, Yun Sun, Xi Jinping, Joe Biden, …, Suisheng Zhao, Stimson, Sun, Harry Moyer, Liu Ranyang, Zhong Sheng, wisecracks, Nancy Pelosi’s, Beijing’s, Shi Yinhong, Shi Organizations: CNN, Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation, “, China Program, Stimson, Getty, Biden, Center for, Cooperation, University of Denver, Communist Party, US, Taiwan’s Democracy Progressive Party, US Flying Tigers, Kunming Foreign Language School, China News Service, “ Flying Tigers, China’s Renmin University, Republicans Locations: China, Hong Kong, San Fransisco, Bali , Indonesia, Ukraine, Gaza, Washington, Beijing, Center for China, Taiwan, California, Kunming, China's Yunnan, United States, Russia, Iran

☆ Nigeria gets refineries investment, forex pledge from Saudi Arabia
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( Felix Onuah | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsABUJA, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Nigeria and Saudi Arabia on Friday agreed to a series of investment and cooperation deals, including a pledge by the Saudi government to invest in the revamp of Nigeria's oil refineries and provide financial support to sustain the government's foreign-exchange reforms. Under Tinubu, Nigeria has embarked on the boldest reforms in decades, scrapping a popular petrol subsidy and unifying the country's multiple exchange rates as part of measures "aimed at improving the ease of doing business." Information Minister Mohammed Idris said the Saudi government pledged to make "a substantial deposit of foreign exchange to boost Nigeria's forex liquidity". "Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have always enjoyed a special relationship at both the bilateral and multilateral levels. The two leaders agreed to work together over the next six months to "develop a comprehensive road map and blueprint" to deliver on the investments, Idris said.

Persons: Bola Tinubu, Temilade, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Mohammed Idris, Idris, Tinubu, Ajuri Ngelale, Boko, Felix Onuah, Elisha Bala, Emelia Sithole, Matthew Lewis, David Evans Organizations: REUTERS, Rights, Saudi Crown, Saudi Aramco, Thomson Locations: Abuja, Nigeria, Rights ABUJA, Saudi Arabia, Saudi, Africa, Riyadh, Tinubu, Africa's

☆ Biden-Xi summit could be last chance to stabilize U.S.-China relationship: Op-ed
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( Dewardric L. Mcneal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +11 min

Presently, this relationship faces more challenges than it has encountered in the past two decades. They must also rebuild the essential habits of cooperation to address the existential challenges that have arisen. However, this deep-rooted reliance underscores their vulnerability to disruptions and uncertainties in the ever-shifting landscape of U.S.-China relations. Such a shift toward stability isn't just beneficial for these corporations but stands to bolster the overall bilateral relationship between the two nations. The summit could be the final chance to stabilize the relationship, demonstrating to domestic audiences in both countries and global stakeholders that a workable, if not entirely ideal, management framework for China-U.S. relations is possible.

Persons: Joe Biden, Xi Jinping, John Kerry, Paul J, Richards, Xi, Biden, Antony Blinken's, Janet Yellen, Gina Raimondo, Chuck Schumer, Gavin Newsom's, Yellen, Dewardric McNeal Organizations: China, Department of State, AFP, Getty, Biden, Asia Pacific Economic Conference, U.S, APEC Summit, Apple, Nike, Caterpillar, Longview Global, CNBC Locations: Washington ,, United States, China, U.S, Taiwan, Bali ., California, Ukraine, Israel, Gaza, South China, San Francisco, China's, Francisco

(AP) — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will host Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng for two days of talks this week, the latest in a series of high-level talks between U.S. and Chinese officials as the world's two largest economies aim to ease tensions, the Treasury Department announced Monday. The Yellen-He talks set for Thursday and Friday come ahead of the start of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco which starts November 11. Xi similarly met with Blinken in June when the secretary of State traveled to Beijing for talks with Wang. Yellen is expected to amplify the message on climate during her talks with He in San Francisco. Critics, including the Biden administration, say China’s projects often create massive debt and expose nations to undue influence by Beijing.

Persons: Janet Yellen, Joe Biden, Xi Jinping, ” Yellen, Biden, Wang Yi, Antony Blinken, Jake Sullivan, Xi, Wang, Yellen, “, Ralph Johnson, Ken Moritsugu Organizations: —, Treasury, U.S, Treasury Department, Economic Cooperation, Chinese Foreign, White, White House, Blinken, Ministry, San Francisco . Treasury, Initiative, Pentagon, Associated Press Locations: REHOBOTH BEACH, Del, Asia, San Francisco, Washington, Beijing, China, San Francisco ., U.S, Africa, Yellen, East, South China, American, Philippines, Philippine

☆ The War on College Campuses
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-02 | by ( Lauren Camera | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +16 min

College campuses have always been bastions of protest, where young, energetic students push older generations in the direction of the next social or political reform. Notably, the prevailing notions of the liberal bent of college campuses are not incorrect. According to a 2023 survey by FIRE of roughly 1,500 four-year college professors, 50% identify as liberal, 17% as moderate, and 26% as conservative. Analysts say the recent inflammatory examples that have not only riven college campuses but altered the way many Americans view them also underscore the increasing difficulty observers in the U.S. have of sitting with complex developments. Many of the country’s most elite schools actually perform the worst, according to the 2024 College Free Speech Ranking by FIRE.

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